The campsite occupies the area formerly known as “The Pheasantry” in the grounds of Scarisbrick Hall (which is now a private school), and together with woodland donated to Girlguiding, it now extends to over 40 acres of fields and mature woodland.

The site was acquired by the then Guide County of South West Lancashire in 1964 and it was officially opened in May 1967. It is situated on the A570 between Ormskirk and Southport and is now administered jointly by the Guide Counties of Merseyside and Sefton.

There is a large brick-built hall which was given by the family of the late Margaret Pilkington DL, in recognition of her work in Guiding and in the establishment of this site. The building has been extended and now includes a large kitchen, as well as a shower block available for use by all. The Hall may be used for activities, trainings, meetings and sleepovers.

There is also a stone-built barn. Half of the lower floor houses chill cabinets, freezers and a telephone. The other half now houses 2 large wash rooms for campers. The upper floor is available for Brownie / Guide / Ranger / Young Leader / adult holidays, as well as meetings.

As well as members of Girlguiding UK, we also welcome members of The Scout Association, Duke of Edinburgh Award participants and other bona-fide youth groups.